Former PM Key’s departure creates uncertainties over New Zealand’s fiscal implications in lieu of next year’s national elections

Dec 12, 2016 08:41 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

The departure of former Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key has created uncertainties over the countrys fiscal implications, in lieu of next years national elections. Key has been replaced by Bill English after the...

Japan producer prices turn green in November, slightly above expectations

Dec 12, 2016 06:42 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Producer prices in Japan witnessed positive shoots during the month of November, after having turned red in the previous month, while remaining slightly above what markets had initially anticipated. Japans producer...

Japan October core machinery orders rise first in 3 months, beating market expectations

Dec 12, 2016 06:12 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Core machinery orders in Japan rose for the first time in three months during the period of October, beating what markets had initially anticipated. This, in turn, indicated a pickup in capital expenditure. Japans core...

India industrial production declines in October, likely to decline further in November

Dec 12, 2016 05:20 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Industrial production of India declined during the month of October, owing to high base effects amid slump in manufacturing and mining activities. Following the governments demonetization move, the country is expected to...

Global Geopolitics Series

How the TPP's demise threatens US national security and Pax Americana

Dec 10, 2016 04:55 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

One of the casualties of this years election will be the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an important part of President Barack Obamas pivot to Asia that he had hoped would be a signature part of his legacy. While both...

Chart of the Day Series

Chart of the day: Trumpflation in Mexico

Dec 09, 2016 18:49 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

Since Donald Trump won the US Presidential election in 2016 November, Mexico, which has been a major target of Mr. trump throughout the campaign got hit by Trumpflation effects. According to this chart from Bloomberg, the...

As its economy changes, China is starting to export its real estate ideas too

Dec 09, 2016 16:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate Economy

When it comes to discussions about Chinese real estate investors, we tend to focus on the idea that they are buying up property in places like Australia, pushing up prices even if that is somewhat questionable. But it...